Jonny Coker is a journalist for KRWG Public Media, focusing on local news in Las Cruces, New Mexico. With a passion for community journalism, Jonny covers a wide range of topics including local politics, social issues, and human interest stories. Through his reporting, he aims to shed light on the stories and voices that often go unheard in the Las Cruces area.
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Jockeys run practice laps at the Ruidoso Downs Racetrack in preparation for races scheduled to happen this weekend.
By: Jonny Coker
A Lincoln County spokesperson said that there were 164 water rescues between Saturday and Sunday as rain came down on the Village of Ruidoso and surrounding communities.
By: Jonny Coker
After flash flooding prompted evacuations around Ruidoso this weekend, officials are gearing up and preparing for more moisture as New Mexico’s monsoon season continues.
By: Jonny Coker
The New Mexico Department Of Justice is launching an investigation into Memorial Medical Center following allegations that the hospital unlawfully denied medical services to patients.
By: Jonny Coker
New Mexico’s special legislative session lasted roughly five hours before adjourning on Thursday of last week. As KRWG’s Jonny Coker reports, Southern New Mexicans are grappling with public safety concerns and how best to address the issue moving forward. In wake of the special session’s abrupt ending, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham will be speaking at the Las Cruces Convention Center Thursday at 5:30 p.m.
By: Jonny Coker
After a hours-long public meeting on Monday, the Las Cruces City Council cast their votes for two ordinances that attempt to address public safety within the city.
The City of Las Cruces is working with developers to build new affordable housing complexes within the city. While officials at the local and federal levels attempt to address the growing demand, rising rents are taking a toll on residents of the city.
The Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Mike Johnson was in Las Cruces recently to show support for former U.S. Representative Yvette Herrell. As election season ramps up, the race for New Mexico’s second congressional district is expected to be close between Incumbent Democratic candidate Gabe Vasquez, and the former Congresswoman.
Electric vehicles are becoming more popular in the state of New Mexico. Recently, Doña Ana County expanded its EV infrastructure to meet the growing demand by building charging stations in multiple cities throughout the county.
By: Jonny Coker
The City of Las Cruces's legal team is alleging that Memorial Medical Center is in violation of its lease agreement with the city and Doña Ana County, and has a list of demands for the healthcare provider to meet within the next 30 days.
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